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Month: March 2017

  • Bullseye with Blind Archery: #LivetheLifeYouWant @NSCD

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    Dan Burke

    Petr K., Mike B. Chaz and C.G. Aiming their Bows at the Archery Firing line with NCSD Instructors

    Zen and the Art of Archery was a popular book in the 1970s among a certain crowd in which martial arts practitioners became adept at hitting the bullseye while blindfolded. What does that mean? Who really knows, other than it was the era of the “Kung Fu” TV series. Nonetheless, our partners at NSCD arranged…

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  • Making the most of the first day of Spring: A day of grilling

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    Dan Burke

    Laura in sleepshades tends chicken on the grill

    The first day of Spring and temps in the 70s, and what would you do? Our Home Management planned wisely to make the most of the beautiful weather today, and all classes worked outside on the grills. Now that’s a life skill!

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  • Happy #PiDay from CCB … Cheesecake will do!

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    Dan Burke

    Trevor definitely knows what day it is …It’s probably just a coincidence though that he’s baking 6 cheesecakes for his graduation March 30. It’s close enough for Pi Day though!

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  • What’s so “mini” about the #ITP Mini-meal? #LivetheLifeYouWant

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    Dan Burke

    Well, the mini-meal is “mini” in comparison to the final Home Management assignment in our Independence Training Program … And it’s an interim step toward that final goal of cooking for 60 people. See, the mini-meal is only for fifteen! Here, Suzie, Parker, Ellen and Lyne put their meals in motion and on the table…

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  • Speaking of Public Speaking: Highlights from the Recent Class

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    Dan Burke

    Experience taking the podium and speaking to a group is one of those things that many of us don’t do often, but is definitely an important part of a job-seeker’s toolbox, as well as something our students may be called on to do once they have a job. Employment Specialist Monique Melton teaches this class…

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  • Making Connections That Work for You: Career & College Fair

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    Dan Burke

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    Colorado Center for the Blind presents MAKING CONNECTIONS THAT WORK FOR YOU Career and College Seminar Friday, March 10, 2017 9:00 am to 3:00 pm At the Colorado Center for the Blind 2233 West Shepperd Avenue Littleton, Colorado 80120 Lunch will be provided. To reserve your lunch, please RSVP no later than March 6th to…

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